A major fire broke out in a crowded community in Seoul's Gangnam district, South Korea, leading officials to urgently deploy nearly 300 firefighters to control the situation.
South Korean firefighters have mobilized to contain a large fire in a crowded neighborhood of Gangnam. They are racing against time to control the rapidly spreading flames. Authorities raised the fire alert to level 2 amid concerns the fire could spread to nearby mountainous areas, dispatching a total of 85 fire trucks to the scene.
Seoul's Fire and Disaster Relief Office reported that, so far, there have been no casualties or injuries from the incident. However, at least 47 residents have been evacuated for their safety.
However, officials could not deploy helicopters for firefighting support due to Seoul being covered by smoke and fine dust particles.
Yun Ho-jung, South Korea's Minister of Safety, ordered all relevant agencies to mobilize all available forces and equipment, focusing on assisting residents and quickly controlling the fire.
The fire occurred in Guryeong Village, a densely populated and deteriorating community located in the heart of Gangnam, one of Seoul's most valuable areas, currently slated for redevelopment into high-rise residential buildings.
/source:Reuters
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